Description of the Process of Manufacturing Coal Gas, for the Lighting of Streets Houses, and Public Buildings With Elevations, Sections, and Plans of the Most Improved Sorts of Apparatus Now Employed at the Gas Works in London and the Principal Provincial Towns of Great Britain; Accompanied With Comparative Estimates, Exhibiting the Most Economical Mode of Procuring This Species of Light

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In an era marked by rapid industrial advancement, "Description of the Process of Manufacturing Coal Gas" by Fredrick Accum offers a pioneering exploration of coal gas production, a revolutionary method for illuminating streets and public buildings. This detailed treatise presents intricate elevations, sections, and plans of cutting-edge apparatus utilized in gas works across London and major provincial towns in Great Britain. With comparative estimates, it highlights the most economical approaches to harnessing this transformative light source. Ideal for historians, students, and civic activists, Accum's work not only sheds light on the technological innovations of its time but also invites readers to consider the broader implications of urban illumination and energy consumption. Discover the foundations of modern lighting through this essential historical document.

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